History

Why Choose Nazareth for History?

History thrives in the memories of a Holocaust survivor and a German WWII soldier — both recent guest lecturers. It's experienced through internships at local museums. It's found in unforgettable experiences such as our study abroad program in Asian studies, where students spend a summer in China.

The history major at Nazareth College is the study of human experience across time, an examination into the patterns of politics and power, and an exploration into past lives. But most important, history at Nazareth is relevant — a living experience that provides perspective and a global world view.

Program Highlights

Close-knit, lively interaction between students and faculty, with healthy cross-pollination of ideas among the different majors. Here, 80% of students say they meet with and talk to faculty outside of class weekly, and 93% of history majors are regularly in contact with peers for collaboration, assistance, and friendship.

Emphasis on writing, analysis, research, and critical thinking.

Focus not just on historical events, but how they are interpreted and communicated — history in film versus the written word, for example.

A prestigious National Endowment for the Arts Teaching American History grant further enriched the teacher/student experience.